White Squall

White Squall Information

White Squall is a 1996 American drama feature film, directed by Ridley Scott.

Plot

The film is based on the fate of the brigantine Albatross, which sank on 2 May 1961, allegedly because of a white squall. The film relates the ill-fated school sailing trip led by Dr. Christopher B. Sheldon (Jeff Bridges), whom the boys call "Skipper". He is tough and teaches them discipline. He forms a close connection with all-American Chuck Gieg (Scott Wolf), troubled rich kid Frank Beaumont (Jeremy Sisto), shy Gil Martin (Ryan Phillippe) and bad-boy Dean Preston (Eric Michael Cole). When a white squall threatens their ship, the boys must use what Skipper has taught them to survive the horrific ordeal.

Production

Part of the film was shot using a horizon tank in Malta, with a full-sized ship, the Eye of the Wind, used to depict the Albatross. Maurice Jarre was originally slated to compose the original score, but was replaced by Hans Zimmer's protégé Jeff Rona. Zimmer was set to replace Jarre, but due to time difficulties failed to commit.

Reception

The film holds a 62% based on 34 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes with the consensus stating: "Though it gets occasionally bogged down by touchy-feely sentiment, White Squall benefits greatly from Jeff Bridges' assured lead performance and Ridley Scott's visceral, exciting direction". White Squall, like Scott's previous film, 1492: Conquest of Paradise, was a box office disappointment.

Roger Ebert gave it three stars. In his review he said "I enjoyed the movie for the sheer physical exuberance of its adventure."

Cast

Jeff Bridges as Christopher "Skipper" Sheldon
Caroline Goodall as Alice Sheldon
John Savage as McCrea
Scott Wolf as Chuck Gieg
Jeremy Sisto as Frank Beaumont
Ryan Phillippe as Gil Martin
Eric Michael Cole as Dean Preston
Julio Oscar Mechoso as Girard Pascal
Balthazar Getty as Tod Johnstone
Jason Marsden as Shay Jennings
David Lascher as Robert March
Ethan Embry as Tracy Lapchick
David Selby as Francis Beaumont
Jordan Clarke as Charles Gieg, Sr.
Zeljko Ivanek as Capt. Sanders
James Rebhorn as Capt. Tyler
Jill Larson as Peggy Beaumont
Lizzy Mackay as Middy Gieg

This webpage uses material from the Wikipedia article "White_Squall_%28film%29" and is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. Reality TV World is not responsible for any errors or omissions the Wikipedia article may contain.

POPULAR TV SHOWS (100)

POPULAR PEOPLE (100)

Show Updates People News Spoiler News Entertainment News RealityTVDB POP Hollywood Reality TV News Wire
Features & Interviews Sexy Social Pics of the Day Things to Know Profiles Message Boards Shows Listing